1829

Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836

Pamphlet

Title: Translation of the laws, orders, and contracts,on Colonization

Stephen F. Austin. Translation of the Laws, orders, and contracts on colonization... in Texas.... San Felipe de Austin, Texas: Printed by Godwin B. Cotten, November 1829. 71 p. (Translated with S. M. Williams, p.26.) [With 3 newsclippings pasted into front.]

GLC02753.01

1831

Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836

Pamphlet

Title: Address to the Reader of the Documents

Address to the reader of the documents relating to the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company.... New-York: Printed by G. F. Hopkins & Son, January 1, 1831. 38, 69 p. (Annotated.)

GLC02753.02

1831

Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836

Pamphlet

Title: Documents Relating to the Grants of Land

Documents relating to grants of lands made to Don Estevan Julian Willson [sic], and Don Richard Exter [sic], in Texas. New-York: Ludwig & Tolefree, 1831. 31 p. (With page of manuscript notes on verso p. 31 re: a land speculator and translation of a Texas proclamation 4/30/1834.)

GLC02753.03

circa 1880

Print

Title: Engraving of Louis T. Wigfall

Engraving is a torn out page from a book. Biographical note is adhered below the image.

GLC02459.63

February 7, 1861

Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872

Newspaper

Title: New York herald. [No. 8917 (February 7, 1861)]

Includes a report that the United States government refuses to comply with the propositions of South Carolina for the surrender of Fort Sumter. Reports on the recent secession of Texas from the Union. Discusses the proceedings of the Washington Peace Congress, called to enact a "speedy settlement of the political differences now distracting this country." Describes the activities of President-elect Abraham Lincoln in detail as he travels through the Midwest.

GLC08726.10

24 November 1862

Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

Received her letter today. Cold is getting better; will be fine in a few days. Many on board the ship are still sick. A man in his company took sick, "got crazy," jumped overboard, and drowned last night. Gun boats have gone ahead, and "we expect to leave in a few days." Thinks they are going to either Charleston or Texas. Is currently sitting on top of the wheel house. Sees the large fort and "five or six" steam ships. After the rebels are done fighting with him, they "will [be] so whipped that they will come up to us and shake hands." Sent $10 of his pay with the letter. She should put some…

GLC08914.009

21 May 1867

David, W., fl. 1867

Autograph document signed

Title: Special Orders No. 18

Dewey is ordered to go to New Orleans.

GLC02161.160

26 May 1867

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He describes Camp Vinde. It has been run down since 1861 but could be revived. The third page is a sketch of Camp Vinde.

GLC02161.161

January 20, 1865

Confederate States of America. Congress

Pamphlet

Title: A bill requiring suit to be brought against persons connected with the cotton bureau and the cotton office in Texas.

GLC06745.172

June 1865

Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Asks Weeks why it has taken him so long to respond to Pratt's letter. He is anxious to hear from other soldiers especially "old comrades". Has begun to take a liking to the south, especially Texas. Encloses three dollars for a blanket, pencil & book, and interest.

GLC06728.087

26 May 1864

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: A bill to be entitled An act to provide for the settlement of certain matters of account growing out of purchases of property as alleged by the purchasers for the use of Government by Payne & Co. in the state of Texas.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.096

8 June 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the Texan ward boy. He also explains that, although he had already written Estelle a letter that day, he "felt like being with [her]."

GLC09120.430

4 August 1841

Reily, James, fl. 1841-1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Thomas Ward

Letter written from Houston, re: business, Texas finaces & poverty. There is a small hole on the third, and last page.

GLC02145.23.01

22 September 1841

Reily, James, fl. 1841-1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Thomas Ward

Letter written from Houston, re: land cases, politics

GLC02145.23.02

10 November 1841

Reily, James, fl. 1841-1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Thomas Ward

Letter written from Houston, re: land business

GLC02145.23.03

11 June 1846

Reily, James, fl. 1841-1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Thomas Ward

Letter written from Houston, re: impending war with Mexico and the U.S.

GLC02145.23.04

16 June 1841

Cook, William B., fl. 1841-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ward

Cook ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. re: challenge

GLC02145.28.01

16 June 1841

Ward, Thomas, fl. 1841-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Cook

Ward ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. + docket re: finding seconds

GLC02145.28.02

16 June 1841

Ward, Thomas, fl. 1841-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ward

Cook ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. + addr. re: proposing 2 gentlemen

GLC02145.28.03

16 June 1841

Ward, Thomas, fl. 1841-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Cook

Ward ALS signed "TWW" [6/16 or 6/17/1841] 1 p. + docket

GLC02145.28.04

18 June 1841

Ward, Thomas, fl. 1841-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Cook

Ward ALS 6/18/1841 1 p. + addr.

GLC02145.28.05

02 October 1842

Ward, Thomas, fl. 1841-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ward

Cook ALS 10/2/1842 1 p. + addr. re: withdrawing challenge.

GLC02145.28.06

14 August 1846

Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company

Printed document signed

Title: Stock transfer certificates of the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company

Partially printed documents assigning share to NY Attorney Stephen Whitney

GLC02756.01

15 September 1846

Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company

Printed document signed

Title: Stock transfer certificates of the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company

Partially printed documents assigning share to NY Attorney Stephen Whitney

GLC02756.02

12 November 1846

Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company

Printed document signed

Title: Stock transfer certificates of the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company

Partially printed documents assigning share to NY Attorney Stephen Whitney

GLC02756.03